How To Fix 5Z531 - Check unpaid interruption time from &1 to &2 reclassification date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 531

• Message text: Check unpaid interruption time from &1 to &2 reclassification date

What causes this issue?

The period for membership of the current pay scale group and pay scale
level contains a period of unpaid absence.
According to section 17, paragraph 3 of TVoeD, only specific suspensions
of a continuous activity are equalized and, therefore, do not extend the
validity period of the level.

System Response

The validity period of the level is not extended automatically.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the absence is a suspension that causes the validity
period of the level to be extended.
The validity period of the level must be extended manually by means of
the <DS:DE.STVOR>Next increase</> field in the "Basic Pay" infotype
(0008).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z531 - Check unpaid interruption time from &1 to &2 reclassification date ?

  The SAP error message 5Z531, which states "Check unpaid interruption time from &1 to &2 reclassification date," typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the interruption time (such as leave of absence or unpaid leave) that has not been properly accounted for in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Unpaid Interruption Time: The error suggests that there is a period of unpaid interruption time that has not been processed correctly. This could be due to missing or incorrect data entries related to employee leave or absence.
  Reclassification Date: The reclassification date mentioned in the error message may not align with the employee's time records, leading to discrepancies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the time management or payroll settings that are causing the system to misinterpret the interruption time.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entries in the employee's time records can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Records: Review the employee's time records for the specified period (from &1 to &2) to ensure that all interruption times are correctly recorded and accounted for.
  Verify Reclassification Date: Ensure that the reclassification date is set correctly and corresponds with the employee's time management data.
  Correct Data Entries: If any discrepancies are found in the time records, correct them. This may involve entering missing data or adjusting incorrect entries.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to time management and payroll to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Run Time Evaluation: After making corrections, run the time evaluation process again to see if the error is resolved.
  Check for Notes and Patches: Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error, as there may be known issues or updates that can resolve it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for time management and payroll processing for more detailed guidance on handling interruption times.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support Tickets: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider raising a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.